Quiz 7 (Ch 13, 14 and 15): Prefixes, Suffixes and Roots Flashcards
Root: cervic*
neck
ex: cervical - relating to the neck
ex: cervicalgia - pain in the neck
Root: vestibul/o*
vestibule, entrance
ex: vestibulocochlear - relating to both the vesibular and auditory systems, as in the vertibulococohlear nerve, which carries sensory information from the inner ear to the brain
ex: vestibulitis - inflammation of the vestibule
Root: drome*
running (pathway)
ex: syndrome - a group of symptoms that consistently occur together and indicate a particular disease
Root: fertil
able to conceive
ex: fertilization - the process by which male and female gametes fuse to form a zygote
Root: coit
sexual intercourse
ex: post-coital - relating to events or conditions occurring after sexual intercourse
ex: extra-coital - relating to events or conditions occurring outside of sexual intercourse
Root: menstr/u*
menses, occurring monthly
ex: menstrual - relating to or associated with menstruation
ex: premenstrual - occurring or experienced before menstruation, often referring to symptoms such as mood changes or bloating
Root: gestat*
gestation, pregnancy, to bear
ex: gestational - relating to or occurring before pregnancy
ex: gestational age - the age of a fetus or newborn infant, usually expressed in weeks from the first day of the mother’s last menstrual period
Root: estr/o
woman
ex: estrogen - hormone responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system
ex: estrogenic - having properties similar to estrogen or capable of mimicking its effects
Root: metr/i
uterus
ex: endometrium - the inner lining of the uterus
ex: myometrium - the middle layer of the utermine wall, consisting mainly of smooth muscle tissue responsible for uterine contractions during labour
ex: endometriosis - a condition in which tissue similar to the endometrium grows outside of the uterus, often causing pain and infertility
Prefix: post*
after
ex: postpartum - after childbirth, the period after delivery
ex: postoperative - after surgery; the period following a surgical procedure
Prefix: im
in, not
ex: impossible - not possible, unable to be done or achieved
ex: implode - to collapse inward violently
Prefix: dys
bad, difficult, painful
ex: dyslexia - learning disorder characterized by difficulty with reading and writing despite normal intelligence and adequate instruction
Prefix: syn*
together
ex: synthesis - the combination of parts or elements to form a whole
ex: synapse - the junction between two nerve cells, where electrical or chemical signals are transmitted
Prefix: endo*
inside, within
ex: endocrine: relating to glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
ex: endogenous - originating from within the body or produced internally
Prefix: ab*
away from
ex: abnormal - deviating from what is normal or usual
Prefix: oligo
scanty, too little
ex: oligodactyly - a congenital condition characterized by the presence of fewer than the normal number of digits on the hands or feel
ex: oliguria - reduced urine output
Prefix: contra
against
ex: contraception - methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy
ex: contravene - to violate or act against a law
Prefix: pro
before, in front
ex: proactive - taking action before a situation becomes a problem
ex: prophylactic: a measure taken to prevent the occurrence of a disease or condition
Prefix: retro*
backward
ex: retrograde - moving or tending backward or in the opposite direction
ex: retrograde amnesia - loss of memory for events that occurred before a traumatic injury
Prefix: ante
forward, before
ex: antecedent - a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another
ex: antenatal - relating to the period before birth (prenatal)
Suffix: ar*
pertaining to
ex: vascular - pertaining to the blood vessels
Suffix: centesis*
to puncture
ex: pericardiocentesis - a procedure in which a needle is inserted into the pericardial sac surrounding the heart to remove excess fluid
Suffix: rrhagia
excessive flow, discharge
ex: menorrhagia - excessive menstrual bleeding, often characterized by prolonged or heavy periods
ex: hemorrhagia - abnormal or excessive bleeding, typically from ruptured blood vessels
Suffix: pexy
fixation, surgical fixation
ex: nephropexy - surgical fixation of a floating or abnormally positioned kidney to the abdominal wall
ex: gastropexy - surgical fixation of the stomach to the abdominal wall
ex: colpopexy - surgical fixation of the vagina to nearby structures, commonly performed to correct vaginal prolapse
